[3] The defending champion Lenson Bocko, winner of the 2019 Irish Greyhound Derby and Ballymac Inspeed were the early ante-post favourites at 8–1.

Before the first round got underway there was a disappointing withdrawal when English Derby champion Priceless Blake was declared a non runner and Ballymac Inspeed was sold to England.

The blue brindle became the first greyhound in the history of Shelbourne Park to break 29 seconds over 550 yards with a 28.99 run beating Newinn Taylor by 3½ lengths.

[8] The third round was run on the 29 August and the big shock of the night was the elimination of defending champion Lenson Bocko after he was involved in a troubled race.

Other surprise eliminations included Wolfe, Ballymac Anton and Epic Hero in a heat that resembled a final and Catunda Logan.

[9] The quarter finals started with one of the weaker heats but ended with another win for Ballymac Wild, the blue brindle dog posted a fast 29.07 to remain unbeaten and now looked like a serious contender.

[11] The final line up was extremely strong with the unbeaten Pestana leading the betting from Newinn Taylor, they were followed by the Ballymac pair of Wild and Cooper both serious contenders.

At the third bend Meenagh Miracle overtook Ballymac Cooper and began to make ground on the leader but Newinn Taylor held on well to secure victory by a half a length.